Of Lakes and Lanes In Northern Italy (Post, Sept. 12, 2004)

Vienna, With a Twist of Lime (Post, Dec. 12, 2004)

Waltz This Way: In Vienna, it's easy to dance the night away. All you need are a few lessons -- and a little courage. (Post, March 7, 2004)

Parmigianino's Curved Path: In Vienna, Tracking a Painter Who Gave His Era's Rigid Rules a Twist (Post, June 15, 2003)

POSTCARD FROM TOM: Brussels: Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema's monthly report from the road. (Post, April 4, 2004)

Room With a Brew: Two Thirsty Guys, One Cheap Flight and All the Beer in Belgium (Post, Feb. 7, 2001)

Croatia: Cliff-Hanger: Would They Ever Leave? (Post, June 16, 2002)

Prague's Devilish Holiday (Post, Nov. 30, 2003)

Prague After The Deluge (Post, Sept. 1, 2002)

Prague: Always A Critic; In Prague, a city better known for its music than its cuisine, a former restaurant critic is prompted to break old habits (Post, Sept. 24, 2000)

In Copenhagen, There's Music in the Air (Post, March 27, 2005)

Copenhagen's Tell-Tale Fete (Post, Feb. 20, 2005)

Copenhagen's Comfort Zone (Post, Nov. 18, 2001)

Finland on Ice: It's easy to lose yourself in this land of frosty blue light, pink cheeks and two-hour sunsets. (Post, Dec. 26, 2004)

Invasion of the Moomins (Post, May 20, 2001)

Toulouse: Paris Without the Edge: Lower Prices, Fewer Tourists and Cassoulet to Die For (Post, March 6, 2005)

Old World Holiday: It's All Marketing: In France's Strasbourg, All Is Merry and Bright (Post, Nov. 28, 2004)

The Bouchons of Lyon (Post, Aug. 29, 2004)

Operation Normandy: On June 6, 1944, Allied troops stormed the beaches of France and changed the course of history. Now, on the 60th anniversary of D-Day, the region prepares for another invasion. (Post, May 9, 2004)

Mountain Biking in France: Pedal Power (Post, March 21, 2004)

Paris, Making a Neo-Impression (Post, March 20, 2005)

In Paris, the Scrawl of Fame (Post, Nov. 14, 2004)

Paris's Place d'Asia (Post, Oct. 10, 2004)

A Moveable Yeast: Tapping Into Paris's Overlooked Beer Bars (Post, June 6, 2004)

PARIS SHOPPING 101 (Post, Dec. 21, 2003)

In Berlin, Pollock on Paper (Post, Jan. 16, 2005)

Having a Ball in Bavaria: They pined for new ornaments -- and ended up in a fairy-tale village. (Post, Nov. 28, 2004)

Das Beach: Berlin's 'Shores' Offer Sun, Sand And the Wall (Post, Sept. 21, 2003)

Hamburgmania: On a Beatles Tour, the Old Haunts Still Rock (Post, May 11, 2003)

Dreaming in German: Returning to Berlin after a long absence, both Marc Fisher and his daughter find it hard to separate what is remembered from what is real (Post, Sept. 23, 2001)

In London, Say Ta-Ta To Touristy Spots (Post, Jan. 2, 2005)

Everything but the Dinosaurs: Follow Dorset's Jurassic Coast for Geology and Ocean Views (Post, Jan. 30, 2005)

A Star Trek in England: Long Drive, Good Grub: Ludlow's Michelin-Rated Eats (Post, July 11, 2004)

Horseback Riding In Wales: Castles While You Canter: Time to drop the guidebook and work up a sweat. (Post, March 21, 2004)

Come Together: He thought a trip to the rejuvenated Liverpool might help his teenage son connect with the Beatles -- and their own early challenges. But was it guaranteed to raise a smile? (Post, March 7, 2004)

A Magical Mystery Tour: Beatles Fans Get Rare Chance to Go Inside Abbey Road (Post, March 24, 2005)

It's Bloomin' London (Post, March 13, 2005)

Postcard From Tom: London: Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema's monthly report from the road. (Post, March 6, 2005)

London War Rooms Add Churchill Museum (Post, Feb. 6, 2005)

In London, Say Ta-Ta To Touristy Spots (Post, Jan. 2, 2005)

Haggis-Free Zone: The World According to Lady Claire (Post, July 25, 2004)

In Scotland, a Good Reason to Grouse (Post, March 14, 2004)

Taking the High Road: Scotland's otherworldly beauty leads a weary traveler back home (Post, March 9, 2003)

Scotch at the Source: You don't have to be a whisky connoisseur to appreciate the country-house hotels, pastoral villages and old stone distilleries of Scotland's Whisky Trail -- but it helps. (Post, Jan. 26, 2003)

A Toast to Scottish Greens (Post, April 7, 2002)

Ancient Greece: The Parents' Choice (Post, May 16, 2004)

In Athens, Work Before Play: Post-Olympics Travelers Will Be Games' Biggest Winners (Post, April 18, 2004)

ATHENS SUMMER GAMES 101 (Post, June 15, 2003)

My Big Fat Greek Islands: The problem with an Aegean vacation? There's so much to choose from, it's easy to overindulge. (Post, Nov. 24, 2002)

HUNGARY: Please, May I Have Some More? (Post, March 20, 2005)

Wash Thoroughly Without a Swimsuit: A man's mission to swim through Iceland (Post, March 6, 2005)

Reykjavik, Iceland: The King of Clubs (Post, May 4, 2003)

Earth to Iceland: Steaming geysers. Glaciers. Barren, rocky landscapes. Is this the same planet? (Post, June 30, 2002)

At Ireland's Golfing Greats, The Grass Is Always Greener (Post, April 10, 2005)

Talk About Travel: Vegetarian fare in Ireland, shoes for traveling, Park City, Utah... (Live Online, Jan. 24, 2005; 2:00 PM)

Ireland's Warm Cold Season (Post, Jan. 23, 2005)

Re-Joyce in Dublin: For Bloomsday, a Trail of Literary Sites (Post, June 13, 2004)

Talk About Travel: Driving in Ireland, Pa. Turnpike... (Live Online, July 14, 2003; 2:00 PM)

Vesuvius, Plugged: In Italy, Public Smoking Gets the Boot (Post, Jan. 10, 2005)

Hitting a High Note in Milan (Post, Nov. 21, 2004)

When in Rome, Eat Well for Less (Post, Oct. 17, 2004)

Pining Away for Old Rome: Been wondering how that 1924 tone poem holds up? (Post, Oct. 10, 2004)

Sure, It's Real! Real Fake.: In the Edifice of Art, Copies Forge a Niche (Post, Sept. 12, 2004)

Malta Is Easy: No Crowds, No Hassles: It's Europe Without the Angst (Post, June 15, 2003)

Amsterdam Good Chocolate: In Mid-Winter, a Visit That's Short but Sweet (Post, Feb. 13, 2005)

Inline Skating in The Netherlands: Keep On Rolling (Post, March 21, 2004)

POSTCARD FROM TOM: Amsterdam: Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema's monthly report from the road. (Post, May 4, 2003)

Holland's Garden Variety: The Floriade and Keukenhof shows are abloom, and not just with tulips. (Post, April 21, 2002)

Poland's Sweet Comeback (Post, Dec. 26, 2004)

'This Silent Place': On a visit to Holocaust sites in Eastern Europe, a Washington tour group celebrates Jewish life -- and witnesses the attempt to destroy it. (Post, Sept. 19, 2004)

Krakow's Religious Dining Experience (Post, June 15, 2003)

KRAKOW: One Hill, Many Stories (Post, March 5, 2000)

In Krakow, Salt of the Earth (Post, Jan. 2, 2000)

Off the Charts: Portugal is terra incognita for most visitors to Europe. Which means plenty of unknown treasures to discover (Post, March 9, 2003)

It Takes a Villa: Or a cottage. Or a rural B&B. To immerse yourself in European culture, think small. As we learned, all it takes is a little time, a bit of patience and (sometimes) courage. (Post, March 10, 2002)

An Artist's Harvest: Bartering his labor as a farmhand for a free place in Portugal, an American draws on many talents. (Post, Feb. 18, 2001)

In Romania, The Color of Monasteries: Inside the Ancient Sanctuaries, Painting Is a Religion (Post, March 13, 2005)

Romania Takes Its Stake in the Dracula Legend To Heart: Tourist Blood Overcomes Disdain for the Vampire (Post, Dec. 1, 2004)

Romania: A Wild Ride Through the Land of Dracula (Post, June 16, 2002)

Party Line (Post, Sept. 19, 2004)

Court Defeats Bring Yukos To Verge of Bankruptcy (Post, July 4, 2004)

Restaurateur Whets Russia's Rich Appetite (Post, June 2, 2004)

Russia's Jewel Box: A Resurrected Amber Room Glows With History and Mystery (Post, May 29, 2003)

Ready to Ruble: Prices Rise as St. Petersburg Fest Kicks Off (Post, May 18, 2003)

SLOVAKIA: Feel the Ooze: Thermal Spas, Mud and More (Post, March 20, 2005)

Slovak Republic: A Castle for Every Mountain (Post, June 16, 2002)

Hiking in Slovenia: Bled Buddies (Post, March 21, 2004)

Slovenian Lift: At Kranjska Gora, Skiing The Way It Used to Be (Post, Feb. 1, 2004)

Slovenia: Stallions, Spas and Soldiers' Ghosts (Post, June 16, 2002)

Far From Madrid, Ancient Farms and Friendly Faces (Post, Dec. 19, 2004)

About Face: At the Prado, Master Portraitists and the Likeness of Being (Post, Oct. 31, 2004)

In Barcelona, 24/7 Tapas (Post, Oct. 21, 2004)

Dali-Dallying in Catalonia (Post, June 20, 2004)

Postcard From Tom: Barcelona: Be prepared to lunch at 2 o'clock in the afternoon and dine no earlier than 10 o'clock at night in Barcelona, a city that takes its food -- and siestas -- seriously. Among the choice destinations: (Post, June 6, 2004)

Summer Stockholm: Urban landscapes, living history, Viking lore: From May to September, Sweden's capital enjoys its season in the sun. (Post, Aug. 1, 2004)

In Zurich, a Swiss Sensation (Post, Jan. 2, 2005)

Postcard From Tom: Zurich: Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema's monthly report from the road. (Post, Dec. 5, 2004)

Want Fries With That McDonald's Room? (Post, Sept. 1, 2002)

Swiss Mist (Post, Dec. 10, 2000)

Cable Vision: Seeing Switzerland From the Top Down (Post, Aug. 13, 2000)

Belgrade. Yes, Belgrade.: The Serbian Capital Is Open for Business (Post, Dec. 31, 2000)